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NYC Catholic School Rejects $50 Donation From Dem Politician Who Voted For Gay Marriage Law

NYC Catholic School Rejects $50 Donation From Dem Politician Who Voted For Gay Marriage Law

NY State Assemblyman Joe Lentol (D-Brooklyn)

With the dust just beginning to settle on New York State’s gay marriage law, emotions are still running rampant. Last week, New York’s Archbishop Timothy Michael Dolan wrote publicly about his fear that the government will now begin to substantiate other forms of marriage (multiple-partner unions, for example).

In a move that is anecdotal, but that may also be indicative of greater problems to come, a Catholic school has rejected a $50 donation from Assemblyman Joe Lentol (D-Brooklyn), a politician who voted to support the state’s same-sex marriage law.

LifeSiteNews.com has more:

The school, Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy, decided to return the money after Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio issued a statement, asking each school and church in his diocese to “refuse any distinction or honors bestowed upon them this year by the governor or any member of the legislature who voted to support this [same-sex marriage] legislation.”

In his statement, published on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn web site, DiMarzio writes that New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature “demonized people of faith” and that Democrats and Republicans, alike, “share responsibility for this ruinous legislation.” He also writes:

I have asked all Catholic schools to refuse any distinction or honors bestowed upon them this year by the governor or any member of the legislature who voted to support this legislation. Furthermore, I have asked all pastors and principals to not invite any state legislator to speak or be present at any parish or school celebration.

The school’s rejection and return of the donation falls in compliance with this request. Lentol, who is a Catholic, says that he is “surprised and a little disappointed” by the school’s decision to return the contribution. According to the NY Daily News:

Lentol said he‘s been giving small donations around graduation time at the church’s Queen of the Rosary Academy for the last 20 years…

“This was a civil issue involving equality for all people,” Lentol said.

Watch Lentol explain his faith, below:

While this is only one example, it could be indicative of greater and move divisive issues to follow, as the Catholic Church continues to respond to legislation that it believes contradicts its very creed.

Comments (177)

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  • just_around
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:22am

    Mr. Lentol said “This was a civil issue involving equality for all people.” Then you clearly do not understand the faith with which you subscribe to as it is much more than that.

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    • docmd
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:39am

      I totally agree with the Archbishop … Mr. Lentol to stick his money where the sun don’t shine ! Why do you think Rome fell ?? It was because of their Immorality !

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    • paperpushermj
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:55am

      “This was a civil issue involving equality for all people,” Lentol said.
      …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
      It seems Mr Lentol shares a trait with Mr Obama, neither one heard a thing in all their years of going to Church.

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    • markross67
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:03pm

      DOCMD,
      I definitely agree, that, Rome fell, largely, because of immorality; but, in many cases, it was also Government policies who led the people astray. If a Government becomes corrupt, it stands to reason that they will codify corruptive laws. Therefore, as a Christian myself, I have been recently pondering if Government should be involved in this at all? Certainly, from our Biblical view, God created woman for man, and man for woman. But, thus far, my research keeps leading me back to the institution of marriage being a man-made institution. And, even back in Biblical days, marriages were arrangements between families, with no Government involvement whatsoever.

      My final point is, when our Government does involve itself in these things, it then, does become a Constitutional issue; which does lead citizens to look for Equal Protections etc. under the Law.

      Therefore, I go back to my original question – which is, should Government just say, marriage is between two people, and the Government has no authority to tilt the scale one way or the other? As well as removing all “marriage” benefits etc. Wouldn’t that put it back between the person (s), God, and those who are being asked to perform the service?

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    • Sound The Trumpet In Zion
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:14pm

      AMEN!!! Y’all hit that nail right on the head. Also, a representative (as much as they make) giving a cheap $50 donation? Like they say, if someone wants to get a decent donation for a charitble cause, look up a conservative.

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:15pm

      Is this the real world…A DEM POLITICIAN GIVING AWAY MONEY RATHER THAN TRYING TO TAX THEM???!!!!

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    • Jacksonian2012
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 1:28pm

      This is about destroying religion to make way for Communism.

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    • old white guy
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 1:33pm

      i agree with the church.

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    • mvivian
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 2:15pm

      I agree. 1 Timothy 5 vs. 20 says, “Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.”
      Homosexuality is a sin and Pastors need to stop appeasing politicians and start standing on God’s Word regardless of money. Remember, Judas gave up Christ for money and look what happened to him.

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    • rixse
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 3:24pm

      @markross67 So one can go marry a 11 year old boy or girl… Two people. Nothing wrong with that.

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    • keithff
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 3:36pm

      I cannot believe how small minded you all are. Please tell me when last you stoned anyone to death, or what you are doing when you wear a Polly/cotton shirt, You go to yr churches , then come out and say what a good Christian you are, then you go off and have sex with someone who is not yr wife. The catholic church has taken many years of collections from me, yet they have priests who molest children and sleep with members of their congregation, yes I have seen this. You are all two faced. Take a real look in the mirror. You have children chased from their home because they are gay, then go to church and claim to be a Christian. How do you live with your self. I think Christ will turn his back on you because you do not follow his teachings. Quote bible passages and ignore the rest of the chapter.
      We are entitled to be treated equal to you, God made me just the same as he made you, I have to overlook your greed, your adultery, your theft, your murder, in fact all those things that the bible says are sins. yet you stand there high and mighty and proclaim that god only loves non gay people. I also wonder just how many of you readers have had some type of gay sex. yes Im talking to all of you. God knows what you did, even if you cannot admit it to all of us.
      I was told by the specialist almost 15 years ago that I will never walk again, I put that in Gods hands, today I walk again, without so much as a walking stick. If god hates gay people so much why did he grant me a miracle

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    • VRW Conspirator
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 4:08pm

      yeap…this is the right thing to do..there is NO inequality between people….before voting for same-sex marriage…could two homosexuals live together? sleep together? adopt a child together or get in-vitro together? in most states…even those that banned or tried to like in CA same-sex marriage, there are Civil Union laws on the books that treat same-sex couples -in the eyes of the government and for health care, tax, inheritance, and dependency issues – as equal to a married couple…so where is the inequality..??

      there isn’t any..it is only in the name… being married..even in the gay community MOST are happy with the Civil Union laws and think those pushing the gay marriage agenda are doing more harm than good and should just stop…this is an AGENDA…trust me…the NY Catholic Church is right… next they will come for the priests that refuse to perform gay marriages and have them arrested and tried for hate crimes under this idiotic NY State law…or close the doors of the church until it complies with the law….

      this is THUGERY pure and simple…a small percentage of people…less than 10%…probably less than 5% since a majority of the gay community doesn’t care or thinks this agenda is destructive… FORCING their will on the majority… isn’t this TYRANNY?!?!?! isn’t this what government is SUPPOSED to stop from happening…not force to happen…

      and please if one of you trolls or dolts say “this is the Civil Rights issue of our time” I am

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    • dward
      Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:32pm

      @ keithff God hates no one he made and loves us all gay or straight I‘m catholic I don’t beleive being gay is a sin but acting on it is just as much as it is a sin for a straight person to have pre marrital or extra marrital affairs. We all have crosses to bare in our lives and perhaps being gay is just God,s way of saying He has other plans for you instead of marriage just a thought

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:21am

    It’s really pretty simple, one can’t be Catholic, or most forms (not all) of Lutheranism, and be a Democrat. It’s impossible.

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    • teddie888
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:24pm

      Yet, oddly enough most Catholics are Dems.

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    • USAF2003
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 1:15pm

      Agreed 100%! But I would say you can NOT be a Christian and be a progressive, liberal, socialist, etc. If your values fall in line with the true word of God, you would automaticlly be a Conservative.

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    • teddrunk
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 1:48pm

      That’s true Teddie, but that’s more a matter of nationality. The Italian immigrants, mostly Catholic, had the mafia, so of course the quickly bought into the party of corruption. The Irish, mostly Catholic, we’re the corrupt cops, lawyers & judges the mafia paid money to. So they too looked for a corrupt party.
      The other nationalities that were mostly Catholic, Spanish, Polish, etc., simply buried their heads in the sand to the corruption not only of a Democratic Party, but of the Church itself.

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    • KenInIL
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 2:51pm

      Ron Paul has the right idea: Civil unions belong to the govt; Marriage belongs to the church.
      Please quit mixing them up !!

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  • drattastic
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:20am

    Anyone who voted for it should probably be denied communion.

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    • JEANNIEMAC
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:57pm

      Andrew Cuomo, divorced and living in adultery while shacked up with his girlfriend, not only pandered to the homosexual lobby by getting the “marriage” act passed, but he arrogantly publically received Holy Communion while in his scandalous state. The wheat and the chaff are being separated.

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  • MONICNE
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:20am

    Add your comments

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  • Aequitas
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:15am

    Does anyone really care what the position the Church of Rome has on a social issue? First off it’s not like the Church of Rome needs the money. And second since it’s creation the Church of Rome has been and still is the most wealthy(in land and cash), the most corrupt, greedy, vicious, and at times during it’s history even murderous institutions. The Church of Rome has helped nazis escape out of Germany at the end of WWII. And most recently was implicit in the cover up and denial of 149 priests responsible for molesting 3,000 victims. I think with a track record like that, the Church of Rome is no position to point a moral finger.

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    • teddrunk
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:23am

      How about Lutherans? Can they say anything about morals, or is it all religions you dislike?

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    • angelcat
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:30am

      Yes, Catholics and those who respect the Church care, including many people of other religions. If you don’t, why did you read the article?

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    • Aequitas
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:17pm

      @TedDrunk
      It’s true that Lutherans have adopted a resolution allowing those people in committed, monogamous, same-sex relationships to be ordained in the Lutheran Church. But those resolutions are not shared by all Lutheran Churches in North America,

      @AngelCat
      Because it’s news and a person should stay informed on all issues.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:19pm

      It is not too often that I am in agreement with the Catholic Church, but this time I am. It is not what Catholic Church doctrine says about this, but what the Bible says about this topic that is important. Can also understand why they would not want to hold up Representatives who do not live their beliefs to their students. Did good work this time.

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    • angelcat
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:36pm

      So if you read it because it is news, you DO care.

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    • Aequitas
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:40pm

      @Vennoye
      How do we know that Jesus wasn’t a homosexual. Since there is no proof of the heterosexuality of Jesus, the theological basis of Church homophobia is all the more shaky and indefensible. Jesus was born a man and therefore presumably had male sexual feelings. But there are no references in the gospels to his sexuality. Large chunks of Jesus’s life are missing from the Biblical accounts. This has fuelled speculation that the early Church sanitised the gospels, removing references to Christ’s sexuality that were not in accord with the heterosexual morality that it wanted to promote

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    • Aequitas
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:45pm

      @AngelCat
      No I don’t care what the postion of the church is because it only serves their interests. But I am informed.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:57pm

      How do we know that Jesus wasn’t a homosexual. Since there is no proof of the heterosexuality of Jesus, the theological basis of Church homophobia is all the more shaky and indefensible. Jesus was born a man and therefore presumably had male sexual feelings. But there are no references in the gospels to his sexuality. Large chunks of Jesus’s life are missing from the Biblical accounts. This has fuelled speculation that the early Church sanitised the gospels, removing references to Christ’s sexuality that were not in accord with the heterosexual morality that it wanted to promote
      ___________________________________

      Wow! Talk about a stretch!
      Jesus was without sin, so He most certainly was not homosexual, since His FATHER condemns it.
      Just in the same way He was tempted by anything a human is tempted with, surely He was tempted by the pleasures of the flesh—and yet He never stumbled. Had He, His entire time on earth would have been for naught. If you choose not to believe this then that’s something you can deal with after you die.

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    • Aequitas
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 1:19pm

      @JJCoolay
      You got this idea from the bible correct. The #1 ficition bestseller of all times. A book that was commissioned by a roman pagan emperor and consists of cherry picked stories to help ease political tensions. And what about the cross? It was not invented by christians, but by pagans 1500 years before there ever was a thought of christianity. And no greater symbol of oppression has been created by man and historically it’s worse than the swastika.

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    • teddrunk
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 3:48pm

      Aequitas, actually the only Lutherans that are buying that deviancy is the ELCA. They’re a small portion of the overall Lutheran Church and are about as Lutheran now as the Buddhists. Even their own normal members are breaking away from them. They certainly don’t speak for the Missouri or even more conservative Wisconsin Synod.

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    • Aequitas
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 4:22pm

      @TedDrunk
      Thank you I will make a note of that. With 38,000 denominations of Christianity that exist right now it’s hard to keep track of them all.

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    • conservativewoman
      Posted on July 13, 2011 at 2:16am

      Proud to be Catholic and a servant of the Lord.

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  • Fedup
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:12am

    This Dem is not a Catholic and should stopping posing as one. Homosexuality goes against the natural law and the Catholic intent of marriage taught by Jesus Christ himself “to people the earth”. The intent of a Catholic marriage is procreation.
    Excommunicate this poser and refuse him Holy Communion. He is going to hell along with all of the others that voted for this ridiculous bill. Marriage between two gay people is NOT marriage.

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  • DasMouse
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:09am

    I left the Catholic Church because of the hypocrisy. I’m pleased they did this but the proof is in the pudding– Catholicism is not a chinese menu– you can’t pick from column A and column B based upon what you agree with– but everyday I saw people who conciously lived their lives contrary to Catholic teaching participate in the sacrements with the full knowledge of clergy….and this was in Central New York not in a predominantly liberal diocese like New York City. So I’ll take it with a grain of salt and a healthy dose of skepticism.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:11am

      “consciously”

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    • DasMouse
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:13am

      Hmm…spell check missed that one. I didn’t think it looked right.

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    • JRook
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:17am

      @MONICNE your spelling and grammar correcting posts are by far your best……. Just kidding.

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:53pm

      The catholic church was founded by Christ. That on earth it is made up of people who are sinners should not suprise or deter you from being a catholic. Hypocrisy on the part of catholics[whether in the hieratrchy or among the flock] does not impune the truth that the church exists here on earth as the repository of the fullness of Christ.All the sins,crimes ,hypocrisy committed by its members even in the name of the church don’t defile Christ and His church.The church exists undefiled in spite of the sins and crimes of its human members .people are people, keep your eye on the prize; jesus, His Gospels and the good news of salvation.Without the church what refuge would we have here on earth-every bible reader interpreting his view of religion to who ever will listen,Theology is preserved in the catholic church,not in every tom,dick and harry interpreting for themselves the workings of salvation history and the mind and heart of Christ. Our sacraments, our rituals ,our prayers ,the mass, preserve the essential truths of God and His relation to man which gives meaning to our lives.

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    • Sound The Trumpet In Zion
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 3:18pm

      @rose-ellen or ??? you are
      Why are you suddenly an expert on Catholics now. You have been spouting so much pro muslim terrorist rhetoric and speaking about how evil Christianity in all forms are and all that. How about making up your mind. Should all of us Christians die by your muslim friends’ hands or what or has Christianity suddenly become such a perfect religion for you to go by. The Bible says that a person cannot serve two masters “for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Luke 16:13 Perhaps you should make up your mind before everyone thinks that you are trying to play both sides.

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  • Xpat48
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:02am

    Good!

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    • angelcat
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:28am

      Exactly! They are standing up for what they believe in, which is all too rare these days.

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 5:13pm

      I’m a catholic, always have been.I believe this anti -muslim genocidal propaganda campaign is evil. .No matter what muslims believe ,and no matter how i may be opposed to their penal codes or other cultural/religious norms, i believe they’re fighting the west only because we have unjustly meddled with them.Their war against us is a defensive,political struggle to rid their homelands of our unjust policies. yes they murder,and so do we to defend our interests. i believe the anti-semitism of today is anti -muslim and i will continue to speak up for my neighbors who are victims of a genocidal propaganda campaign and who are fighting to rid their homelands of american proxy dictartors, invasions and unjust israeli illigal occupation.They’re not pacifists and neither are we.Backward beliefs do not make people evil,though the practices may be evil.And islam can be interpreted in a backward evil way or enlightened way.our beliefs as christians and as americans have evolved regarding womens rights,racial equality,childrens rights,penal codes etc and we still have evil beliefs and practices in our culture.Christ calls us to be peacemakers and to do that i must ubderstand where they are coming from.I will not demonize a people because their religion holds primitive practices that we have of late discarded. Our religion is americanism and we too are as violent in its name as we say they are defending their religion which they see under threat by western imposed policies and invasions

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 5:31pm

      Oh and i’ve never said anything against Jesus or the Church.i have and will continue to denounce the religion of america-which is americanism-the bigget terrorist nation on eartand the biggest threat to the planet .My solidarity is with the least of my brethren-todays muslims who we have tortured and killed in the millions by now and who a genocidal propaganda campaign is raging in the press. The religion of americanism is the 21st century version of the religion of the good germans of yore..

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 5:49pm

      Oh and the only ones serving two masters are those mass murdering and torturing americans who pay lip service to Jesus ,take his name in vain by rationalizing mass murder of Muslims by appealing to Christ,and whose real loyalty is to the genocidal religion of mass murder and torture[via invasions or proxy evil regimes] called Americanism-the most dangerous threat to humankind on the planet today.

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  • Fatherof6
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:02am

    I get so tired of these people twisting the Church’s teaching to fit their argument. It is absolutely true that we are taught to love one another by the Catholic Church. However, the implication is that by opposing this law that the Church hates people who are gay. That is complete crap! The Church does not agree with the lifestyle, but hates no man. Contrary to what these types of arguments say, these two things can be separated.

    I never ever post on sites like this but I can’t take these hollow, twisted stances any more. I am devoutly Catholic and I have few people close to me who I love that are gay. I don’t approve of their lifestyle but I have a very active and open relationship with them.

    Either this guy’s Catholic education was lost on him or he is, more likely, using a convenient PIECE of what he has learned to somehow justify his stance.

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  • thetwilightzone
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:00am

    The church did the right thing. If the country stays on the current path there won’t be a need for a church. The politicians will tell us what is moral and immoral and the government will be our god.

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    • markross67
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:13pm

      THETWILIGHTZONE,
      That is why I suggested, in my above post, that we demand that Government NOT be involved in the subject, at all. If we have a corrupt Government, it stands to reason that they will continue to make corrupt laws. Why don’t we just let people decide for themselves? That way, no church will be forced by any civil laws, to accept anything that they do not want to.

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  • alaskajohn
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:58am

    The guy is right , they will always push. I‘m betting the next thing will be beastiality but that won’t be until they have gay marriage as federal law.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:07am

      “bestiality”

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    • momprayn
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:18am

      Strange you should mention beastiality — everyone thinks that is just too “far out” (like I used to) to be anything to worry about. But so was a lot of other things in the past that has come to pass that used to be thought “too far out”. I noticed an article yesterday about this where there are many websites now that have “beastiality porn” and a woman has recently died after having sex with a dog. So this will be spreading and growing, as all perverted things do bc of fallen human nature. There will probably be groups who “love” their pets as people & will note the successes of the gay rights activist ppl and try to push for their “rights” to express their “love” any way they so choose – this being one. That’s why, as a nation, you have to decide by what standard do you use to base your laws on? Our wise Founders chose the Bible. They warned against rebelliion by “too many” that would cause the fall of the nation. You can’t let people do whatever they feel like doing or want to do, claiming it’s their “right” – or you have chaos, unhealthy societies that will all fall into ruin. Total craziness but I‘m afraid it’s growing.

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    • teddrunk
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:34am

      MONICNE, please keep up the spell check. They are your most interesting and thought provoking comments

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  • Fedup
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:57am

    Do not give this man Holy Communion. Excommunicate him. Let the rest of us know where to send our donations for the support of these Catholic Schools.

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  • Old Truckers
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:56am

    What if the donation was for $10,000 ?

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  • hillbillyinny
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:54am

    Maybe all in my Church will learn to STAND on principle. The Catholic Church is NOT “cafeteria church,” you do not get to choose what you will believe and what you won’t in matters of faith and morals. You can still “call” yourself a Catholic, but when you go against Church dictates you have excomunicated yourself.

    Bishops, Pasters, Priests, Religious and Laity, God calls us to perfection, but knows that this is impossible in this world, hence he waits with open arms for your return to Him, His Love and His future for you.

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  • KickinBack
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:50am

    Another Dem who believes they can be a libby and a Catholic at the same time. Sorry buddy, like Pelosi, Biden, and Kennedy, you sold your soul to be a libby. Can’t have it both.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:50am

    They should excommunicate all Catholic politicians that vote for this or arbortion.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:56am

      “abortion”

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    • Oh, God!
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:59am

      I always say, you can’t be pro-choice and Catholic.

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:59am

      There were Catholic Churches that supported and continue supporting Obama and Obama supported late term abortion…..the church sold it’s soul for political favortism. All church members and priest that support a candidate that supported abortion indirectly support abortion and should be excommunicated from the church.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:05am

      Thanks for the typo correction MONICNE. It‘s the first useful comment I’ve seen you make, congratulations.

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    • I.Gaspar
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:14am

      to monicne:
      “psycho”

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:16am

      “favoritism”

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:45am

    This guys says a lot but says nothing..I couldn’t finish his speech. I’d give a pat on the back to the Catholic Church, for fighting this fight with their own members, if they’d also been doing it in regards to abortion all these years. So if you voted for gay marriage you’re bad, but if you’ve supported abortion, well that’s ok…we‘ll say you’re good?

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:57am

      “guy”

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:40am

      The catholic church should start behaving counterculturally and not be afraid to shake things up a bit to conform to Jesus Christ. Anyone who publicaly supports legal abortion should be excomminicated. Though one can’t help what one truely believes and it is not a sin to truely believe what you trruely believe, to publicaly take a position that is diametrically opposed to the teachings of the chrurch[Christ] is to undermine Christ. A person should be excommunicated for choosing to disobey the church[Christ] by publicaly taking a position diametricaly in opposition to the church. The sin of disobedience of the church in matters of faith and morals is a deliberate act and because it undermines the church ,grounds for excommunication.[willfully going against church teachings].Gay marriage because it is civil and not sacramental is not on that level.

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  • RightUnite
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:43am

    Good!

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  • DoctorElwinRansom
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:41am

    Good for the school! At least somebody has balls.

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  • JOE
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:40am

    time to ghet rid of these guys making laws we dont want
    The profit to state is what taxes fees …….The governor wont be next election….time will tell
    the ppl want there country back next time if it isnt repealed ………(

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:05am

      “get rid”
      “don’t want”
      (The profit to state is what taxes fees) ((Not English! Cannot be repaired!))
      “Governor won’t”
      “people”
      “their”
      “isn’t”

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    • hillbillyinny
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:35am

      @ Monicne

      Maybe we’re not all as educated as you are, or as anal. . .

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  • agameofthrones
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:39am

    He asks, “Didn’t we learn in Catholic school to love one another?” He would twist the meaning of the scripture to fit his agenda. Gay marriage is not about faith or belief. It is about money. It is about benefits. That’s what drove this bill.
    The scripture he cites is true. We are commanded to love one another, but nowhere are we commanded to love what they do. If we believe it is wrong because our God has said it is wrong, then we must love the person and not what they do. That isn’t what he is asking for though. He is asking for acceptance of that behavior and asking it to be recognized and sanctified by the church.
    There is a big difference between tolerance and acceptance. I accept the fact that their are murderers out there, but I won’t tolerate it. I expect the law to deal with it and mete out justice.
    I am tired of gay activists ramming this down our throats. They can behave any way they like and get all the laws passed that say they have a right to whatever heterosexual couples have a right to. But the one thing they will never have is their behavior sanctioned by God himself. Wordly institutions can say and do what they like, but in the end, it‘s God’s law and God will judge.

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  • smithclar3nc3
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:38am

    Sounds to me like the Church did the right thing. The church taking money from someone who supports immorality would be like the police taking donations from cop killers.
    IT CALLED BLOOD MONEY AND YOU DON’T TAKE IT ,YOU BURN IT.

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  • USAMama
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:36am

    Way to stand on your principles!! I support this guy 100%!!

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    • chirodoc007
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:38am

      Hear, hear!

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:42am

      Well, thank you for the courage to stand by your convictions. So rare to see anymore!

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:17am

      “Here, here.”

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:21am

      The catholic chruch should start behaving counterculturally and in accordance to Jesus Christ by not being afraid to shake things up . Any public figure who publicaly supports legalized abortion should be excommunicated for having undermined the church[Christ] by professing a belief that is contrary to the church..Though it is not a sin to believe what you happen to believe, to publicaly choose to express a position that is diametrically opposed to the teachings of the church [in a matter involving faith and morals]is to disobey the church . The sin of disobedience is a choice and so such people should be excommunicated for disobeying the church[ publicaly proclaiming a position that is in opposition with the church].Gay marriage since it is not a sacrament but part of the civil structure is not on the same level as a pro abortion position.

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:35am

      @MONICNE
      Aren’t you going to correct Rose-Ellen’s spelling? Or does it just apply to comments you disagree with?

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  • JRook
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:32am

    It is a tad funny to see the Catholic Church take a strong stand on same sex behavior. At least a public one.

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    • riaf-decnalab
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:50am

      JROOK

      May God forgive you!!

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    • JRook
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:55am

      Forgive me are you serious. Why don‘t you speak to the young boys and girls who’s lives were ruined by the morality of the priests involved. And then explain to me the honorable behavior of the bishops who merely moved many of these priests to different parishes. So tell me how much hush money does it take to re-establish morality.

       
    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:19am

      “whose” lives
      “Bishops”
      “Priests”

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:33am

      Alert! Alert! ENCINOM/MONICNE, the Spelling Sheriff, is patrolling these forums!!

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    • JRook
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 11:48am

      @MONICNE You know what I wasn’t kidding. You obviously have way too much time to do this. I’m trying to day trade simultaneously. Trust me, mistakes there are much more costly.

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    • FREDD The WILSON
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:04pm

      Eye luv et win thee libbs goo afer eate oter.

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    • riaf-decnalab
      Posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:45pm

      JROOK

      The priests are sinners just like you and me. The Catholic Church was instituted by Christ Himself. Again, may God forgive us all.

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  • mrsmileyface
    Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:30am

    Good for the church!!! We dont want your dirty money! Way too many strings attached to that sucker.

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